Car crash statistics in National City, CA

We don't rate cities as safe or unsafe: crash counts can't say how risky a street is, and busy streets have more crashes partly because more people use them. This page covers traffic crashes, not crime. What the records show: 3,053 crashes were reported in National City from 2021–2025, 1,569 with an injury and 31 with a death. 51% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone. 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.

• 51% (California: 40%) of crashes injured someone.
• 31% (California: 25%) were hit-and-run.
• 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The busiest hour was 4 p.m. (California: 5 p.m.).
• 33% were on a freeway.

Set against all reported crashes in California, 2021–2025. Without traffic counts these can't say how risky a street is.

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,053 crashes. It is the officer's judgement at the scene.

• Unsafe speed23% · 705
• Unsafe turning or lane change21% · 656
• Driving under the influence12% · 372
• Failing to yield at an intersection or to turn8% · 246
• Running a red light or stop sign7% · 224

By type of collision: rear end 28%, side swipe 22%, broadside 19%, hit object 14%.

The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file months late.

• 148 crashes (5%) involved a pedestrian.
• 68 crashes (2%) involved a bicyclist.
• 204 crashes (7%) involved a motorcyclist. See where they cluster

How many car accidents happen in National City each year?

Reported crashes in National City: 2021: 683, 2022: 605, 2023: 633, 2024: 587, 2025: 545. The latest year can rise as late reports come in, and some police departments file their reports months late.

What time do most crashes happen in National City?

The busiest hour for reported crashes in National City is 4 p.m.. 29% (California: 26%) happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

What causes crashes in National City?

The main cause the reporting officer recorded, as a share of all 3,053 crashes: unsafe speed 23%, unsafe turning or lane change 21%, driving under the influence 12%, failing to yield at an intersection or to turn 8%, running a red light or stop sign 7%.

How many people were killed in crashes in National City?

31 crashes killed someone in 3,053 reported crashes in National City from 2021–2025, and 1,569 crashes injured someone.

How many crashes in National City involve pedestrians, cyclists or motorcyclists?

148 involved a pedestrian (5%), 68 involved a bicyclist (2%), 204 involved a motorcyclist (7%), of 3,053 reported crashes from 2021–2025.

Where does this data come from?

Police crash reports in the California Crash Reporting System (CCRS), published by the state on data.ca.gov. Every reported crash is counted, whatever the vehicles, and no locations are used.